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Dog fight! Joey Chestnut out of July 4 hot dog contest due to deal with rival brand

06/11/2024 9:29pm
Organizers of America's perennial July Fourth hot dog swallowing contest say the reigning champion won't compete this year due to a contract dispute. Joey Chestnut has been competing since 2005 and hasn't lost since 2015.

Delta Center renovations could begin next year. Here's what some of Smith's plans look like

06/11/2024 7:28pm
Smith Entertainment Group offered a few more details of its plans for the Delta Center and the blocks east of it in downtown Salt Lake City on Tuesday.

Key new features coming to Apple's iOS 18 this fall

06/11/2024 4:32pm
Apple announced a slew of new features for iOS 18 at Monday's developers conference event, many of which are designed to enhance the Siri assistant and bring artificial intelligence tools to iPhone users.

Senate panel to weigh Novo Nordisk subpoena on Ozempic, Wegovy prices

06/11/2024 12:15pm
The U.S. Senate health panel said on Tuesday it would vote this month on whether to subpoena Novo Nordisk to answer questions about U.S. prices for weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, which are far higher than those in other countries.

House committee report finds Wall Street 'colluded' to curb emissions

06/11/2024 10:39am
A U.S. congressional committee will accuse the biggest Wall Street firms on Tuesday, in a report seen by Reuters ahead of its publication, of colluding with advocacy groups to force companies to shrink their greenhouse gas emissions.

US gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand ahead of summer travel

06/11/2024 9:34am
Gas prices are on the decline across the U.S. at a time when, historically, it usually costs a little more to fill up your tank.

A new Disney ride opens June 28, splashing right out of the culture wars

06/11/2024 8:46am
A ride based on the story of Disney's first Black princess opens to the public on June 28 in Orlando, Florida, replacing the decades-old Splash Mountain attraction that was beloved by many Disney fans yet also widely criticized.

SEG downtown plans include new hotel, housing, jumbotron and 'experience' plaza

06/11/2024 8:05am
Smith Entertainment Group executive Mike Maughan sat down for an interview with KSL's Lindsay Aerts on Monday to discuss the group's plans for downtown's revitalization.

Why fewer Americans are opting for electric vehicles despite price cuts

06/11/2024 7:42am
The price for popular electric cars is decreasing because fewer Americans are choosing to go electric, according to surveys on the issue.